Sunderland

The Black Cats · Founded 1879 · Premier League

North East club with one of the biggest followings outside the top flight.

Home ground

Stadium of Light

Sunderland · 49,000 capacity

Manager

Régis Le Bris

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Club address

Millennium WaySunderlandTyne and WearSR5 1SU

Sunderland by the numbers

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Year founded: 1879
Current ground: Stadium of Light
Average attendance: Not available
Occupancy: Not available
Latest league finish: Not available
League championships: Not available
Current manager: Not available
Record appearance holder: Not available
Record goalscorer: Not available
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Breaking news

The latest transfer talk, team news and off-field stories around Sunderland, posted by the FootyGrounds newsroom.

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First-team squad

Ownership

Owner

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus & Juan Sartori

Ultimate owner

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Company

Sunderland AFC Ltd

Stadium owned by

Sunderland City Council / SAFC

Season outlook 2026/27

Play-off contenders if the young forwards deliver.

Expected finish

3–10

Promotion

20%

Relegation

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Squad

Exciting young squad with resale value.

Finances

Model built on player trading.

Manager

Developing coach with a clear plan.

Players to look out for

Did you know?

See Sunderland in the club facts index — history, honours, manager and key dates

Record win & record defeat

Famous players

Nostalgia corner

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In the media

Sunderland fans plan huge away following for Elland Road trip
The Northern Echo · 2026-08-05 · positive
More than three thousand supporters expected to travel to Leeds later this month.
Sunderland pricing praised as cheapest away end in the division
The Northern Echo · 2026-08-07 · positive
A capped away ticket price has been welcomed by supporter groups across the league.
Le Fee penalty saves point for Sunderland at Brentford
BBC Sport · 2026-09-05 ·
Enzo le Fee scored a late penalty to rescue a point for Sunderland in a hard-fought draw with Brentford.
Enzo Le Fée penalty redemption rescues point for Sunderland at Brentford
The Guardian · 2026-09-05 ·
True redemption, perhaps, would have been to score with a Panenka, but Enzo Le Fée didn’t quite have the chutzpah for that. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/07/brentford-sunderland-premier-league-match-report">His duffed dink at Brentford in January</a> was the low point of one of Sunderland…
Why is Sunderland vs Arsenal at 8pm on Saturday?
BBC Sport · 2026-09-07 ·
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Saturday's Premier League fixture between Sunderland and Arsenal is kicking off at 8pm
Premier League 2026/27 radio commentary: How to listen to top-flight on talkSPORT this weekend including Sunderland v Arsenal
talkSPORT · 2026-09-08 ·
Carabao Cup LIVE on Sky! Bournemouth ahead, Newcastle, Palace, Sunderland in action
Sky Sports · 2026-09-08 ·
Sunderland vs Arsenal LIVE commentary: Bruno Guimaraes set for hostile debut in enemy territory
talkSPORT · 2026-09-10 ·
Spurs and Villa hunt first league wins, Arsenal face Sunderland test – matchday live
The Guardian · 2026-09-12 ·
⚽️ Buildup, news and discussion before Saturday’s games ⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/fixtures">This weekend’s fixtures</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/tables">Tables</a> | <a href="mailto:matchday.live@guardian.co.uk">Mail us your thoughts</a>Tom will be here shor…
Sunderland vs Arsenal LIVE commentary: Match kick-off time moved as Guimaraes prepares for hostile debut
talkSPORT · 2026-09-12 ·
Sunderland v Arsenal: Premier League – live
The Guardian · 2026-09-12 ·
⚽️ Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off ⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Live scores</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/tables">Tables</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/10/premier-league-top-scorers-2026-27-race-for-golden-boot">Top …
Sunderland vs Arsenal team news LIVE!
Sky Sports · 2026-09-12 ·
Guimaraes and Raya crucial - Sunderland v Arsenal player ratings
BBC Sport · 2026-09-12 ·
How Sunderland and Arsenal players rated following their Premier League match.
Arsenal hold off energetic Sunderland to continue perfect title defence
BBC Sport · 2026-09-12 ·
Arsenal maintain their 100% start to their Premier League season with a win at Sunderland, who mount an admirable push for a point before Bukayo Saka's penalty puts the result beyond doubt.
Guimarães and Saka fire Arsenal to win at Sunderland after Raya spot-kick save
The Guardian · 2026-09-12 ·
As the final whistle blew Bruno Guimarães wore a mischievous smile, Enzo Le Fée was a study in dejection and Arsenal’s immaculate start to the season remained unblemished.Two minutes after David Raya had, rather majestically, saved Le Fée’s second half penalty, Guimarães delighted both his new north London…
Guimaraes haunts Sunderland as Arsenal continue winning start
Sky Sports · 2026-09-12 ·
Bruno Guimaraes scored a stunning goal two minutes after David Raya had saved a penalty as Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 to move above Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
Furious Arteta rages over 'unacceptable' Sunderland penalty call
Sky Sports · 2026-09-12 ·
A furious Mikel Arteta described Sunderland's penalty in Arsenal's 2-0 win at the Stadium of Light as "unacceptable".
Mikel Arteta says penalty given to Sunderland ‘unacceptable at this level’
The Guardian · 2026-09-12 ·
<ul><li>Arsenal manager angry: ‘This can never be a penalty’</li><li>‘It’s a judo roll from the opponent. Ezri does nothing’</li></ul>Mikel Arteta’s delight at Arsenal’s latest win was tempered by his fury with the referee John Brooks as the champions <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/20…
‘Don't know what he's worried about' - Mikel Arteta rebuked for furious rant at Sunderland penalty decision
talkSPORT · 2026-09-13 ·
Bruno Guimaraes brutally trolls Sunderland fans after dream opening goal for Arsenal
talkSPORT · 2026-09-13 ·
Arsenal demand meeting with Pro Ref over ‘unacceptable’ penalty at Sunderland
The Guardian · 2026-09-14 ·
<ul><li>Club want explanation after spot-kick given against them</li><li>They are likely to raise penalty not awarded at Aston Villa</li></ul>Arsenal are seeking an explanation from Pro Ref over the penalty awarded to Sunderland on Saturday that Mikel Arteta described as “<a href="https://www.thegua…
Haaland goal should not have stood but VAR made the right call with Sunderland penalty | Chris Foy
The Guardian · 2026-09-14 ·
Matt Donohue is only human and made a mistake, but, in general, referees have started well this seasonThere was a disappointing outcome on a big decision in the Manchester derby and no one will feel it more than the video assistant referee, Matt Donohue. On Sunday night, Pro Ref confirmed that Donohue had …
Xhaka promises ‘fire’ from Sunderland on long-awaited return to Europe
The Guardian · 2026-09-16 ·
Captain looking forward to intimidating atmosphere when Wearsiders host AZ, after 53 years awayWhen Sunderland last played European football, club directors viewed it as a useful means of raising the cash necessary to fund floodlight upgrades at Roker Park necessitated by England’s widespread adoption of c…